§ Mr. Lathamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) pursuant to the Minister of State's replies on 16 November 1979 regarding the Development Land Tax Office (a) what was the actual number of staff in post on 1 January, compared with the authorised ceiling of 174 and (b) what progress is being made in achieving the target of 145 staff on 1 April,
(2) Whether he will make a statement on progress in implementing the recommendation of the review of procedures in the Development Land Tax Office;
(3) How many staff have left the Development Land Tax Office since 3 May 1979; how many have been replaced with staff of an identical grade; and how many have not been replaced at all.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI will let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.